Ellern Mede Group

Part-time Chef

The closing date is 08 November 2025

Job summary

Queensway Hospital provides specialist mental health care in a supportive, person-centred environment. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our friendly team and help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook balanced, varied meals in line with patient dietary requirements (including soft, vegetarian, and allergy-specific diets)

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with HACCP and infection control standards

Support with menu planning and stock management

Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure mealtimes are calm, positive, and therapeutic experiences

About us

We deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care, and actively involve patients and families in care and treatment, including weekly community forums, therapeutic planning, and feedback processes all supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team, including OT, psychology, dietetics, and peer support.

 

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.46 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0038-0558-EM

Job locations

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Queensway Hospital provides specialist mental health care in a supportive, person-centred environment. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our friendly team and help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Queensway Hospital provides specialist mental health care in a supportive, person-centred environment. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our friendly team and help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Basic calculus skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Basic calculus skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a Chef

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a hospital or school setting.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Basic calculus skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food hygiene certificate

Desirable

  • Basic calculus skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a Chef

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a hospital or school setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ellern Mede Group

Address

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Ellern Mede Group

Address

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Officer

Anna Meszaros

anna.meszaros@ellernmede.org

07360127358

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.46 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0038-0558-EM

Job locations

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


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